1984 George Orwell Analysis

Orwell took every chance he had to persuade his readers with his believe and suggestions while Hughes let the readers think for themselves using his clear evidences from the article. Hughes used very descriptive and powerful images when explaining his story to set the atmosphere and understanding for the reader. By making small and clear sentences,

Hughes made it clear to the readers of the events in his story unlike Orwell. Langston went in depth with his explanations to make the reader fells like if they’re there with his use of words which changes the reader’s emotions. Langston was innocent because he did not understand why others around him was singing and shouting, Langston was “serenely waiting to see Jesus” (P.48) while

Orwell showed the contrast between the guards and prisoner to get the readers sympathy for the prisoner by making them look weak and vulnerable. George later included a part about a dog that goes directly to the prisoner, also as the prisoner cried out, “the dog answered the sound with a whine” (P.181). This signifies that everyone is equal which is Orwell’s view on taking a healthy human life.

Little Langston entered the church with no mind-set, but an innocent and opened mind.

He pointed out every little detail of what was going on in his story unlike Orwell as he did not try to convince his audience. He took a natural position with hopes of seeing god.

He indicated some of his views of what he really thinks throughout the article by calling the saviours liars by stating “I’d better lie, too, and say that Jesus had come” (Hughes

P.48). Langston wrote a poem called “Goodbye Christ” where he mentioned “Make way for a new guy with no religion at all” (http://www.autodidactproject.org) by writing the poem, Langston turned out to be a non-religious person even though he lied to his aunt at the church in “Salvation”.

Orwell defends the prisoner by criticizing the superintendent and warders throughout